Step 3

Surprises

I used to say that I hated surprises. I always like to know what is going on, when it's going on and where it's going on.  Maybe it was my nosiness or need to be -ahem- in control. 

There are two kinds of surprises I can think of. The kind other people do for you. Like a surprise get together, or a secret present. And then there is the kind of surprise you give to yourself. 

I am so excited because I am the recipient of both surprises this week. Steven is planning a surprise anniversary vacation for me. Which I know nothing about except oak park benches, cookies, wine and cheese, and treadmills with LCD tvs in them. You do the math, but don't tell me! For the first time in a long time I cannot wait to be surprised! My husband is so romantic! 

I also said that I am the recipient of a surprise I gave to myself. Today I had an appointment with my trainer and while I was looking forward to it, I assumed it would be just another workout day with some squats, lunges and jumping jacks. I was wrong! When I finished my warm up and Trainer Mike came over to get me, he walked toward the boxing ring. Immediately I thought, "oh great, step-ups." Then he climbed on to the ring and separated the ropes for me to go through. My hands immediately started sweating and my heart was pounding. What in the world could I do in the boxing ring? I don't hit things or kick things, how would this benefit me? He put the sweaty gloves on my hands and then put the defending pads on his hands and said, "Hit me." Just like that I went to town, 1, 2, uppercut, hook left, hook right, kick, kick. The next thing I knew 30 minutes had passed. It was the best feeling in the world! I couldn't believe I was boxing in the middle of the gym and not caring who, if any one, was staring. I couldn't believe I was boxing period! I was so surprised at how well I did and how much fun I was having!  

Henry Ford said, "One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his greatest surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't"

This makes me wonder how else I can surprise myself and what else I can do! I can't wait to see what other surprises are in store! I am so lucky!

~Kate

P.S. Stay tuned to learn what my surprise is from my incredible husband, I cannot wait to tell you!